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HKZ 6116

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,737 mi
Last recorded176,737 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 6116
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 176,737 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 160,546 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 160,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 155,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres scrubbing on inside req tracking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 144,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres scrubbing on inside req tracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 124,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 124,491 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 111,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 99,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,802 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 78,802 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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HKZ 6116 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKZ 6116, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKZ 6116 registered?

HKZ 6116 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HKZ 6116 safe to buy?

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